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Faiz Ahmad Faiz

Faiz Ahmad Faiz (1911–1984) was a Pakistani poet, journalist and writer.

Overview

Born at Sialkot in 1911, died at Lahore in 1984.

In detail

Faiz Ahmad Faiz studied at Government College University, University of the Punjab and Murray College. the recorded working language is Punjabi and Urdu.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are ghazal. The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement. Muhammad Iqbal is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are Subh-e-Azadi.

Distinctions recorded are Nigar Awards, Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence, Lenin Peace Prize and Lotus Prize for Literature.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Faiz Ahmad Faiz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q381296: Faiz Ahmad Faiz

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